confuse

[US]/kənˈfjuːz/
[UK]/kənˈfjuːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to make someone feel uncertain or unable to think clearly; to cause confusion.

Phrases & Collocations

confuse with

Example Sentences

to confuse black and white

to confuse Mr. A with Mr. B

a lot of people confuse a stroke with a heart attack.

purchasers might confuse the two products.

We tried to confuse the enemy.

I was confused by all the noise.

confused effusiveness with affection.

a confused set of instructions.

hazy, fluffy thinking that only confused the matter.

if you're confused, join the club!.

the confused information supplied by authorities.

the sound of a sort of confused hammering and shouting.

he confused introspection with womanish indecision.

heavy traffic that confused the novice driver;

a confused mass of papers on the floor.

The cook's helper slung the peeled potatoes into a huge enamel pot. See also Synonyms at confuse

George paused, momentarily confused.

Real-world Examples

Asteroids are also called minor planets, not to be confused with dwarf planets like Pluto.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

Those are the meteors, not to be confused with meteoroids or meteorites.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2020 Collection

But none of them should be confused with beauty itself.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

And I think he must be confused.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

They just were completely confused by it.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

So just remember don't confuse the two.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

Sometimes you may be confused with your feelings.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

Must and have to always confuse English students.

Source: Sara's British English class

As you sit here, confused, let's look up again.

Source: Listening Digest

Lots of people do get confused by these two vowels.

Source: Elliot teaches British English.

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